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The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole casts its eye over England's 1-1 draw with Ireland this evening.

Match Report

Frank Lampard cancels out Shane Long's opener as England draw 1-1 with the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.

Live Commentary

Read how England and Ireland played out a 1-1 draw at Wembley in their first meeting for 18 years.

Team News

Daniel Sturridge leads the line for England against the Republic of Ireland.

Build-up
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Joe Cole: 'Ashley Cole deserves to captain England'
Joe Cole believes that Ashley Cole is worthy of wearing the captain's armband for England's friendly against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley tonight.
May 29, 10:30
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Roy Hodgson backs Wayne Rooney to shine
Roy Hodgson says that Wayne Rooney will show his passion for England against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
May 29, 07:00
England manager Roy Hodgson before his side's match against San Marino on March 22, 2013
Roy Hodgson demands fan behaviour
Roy Hodgson says that he wrote each England fan a letter begging them not to cause trouble against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
May 29, 06:40
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring against Fulham on May 12, 2013
Roy Hodgson: 'Daniel Sturridge finally showing potential'
England boss Roy Hodgson believes that Daniel Sturridge is finally living up to his potential since his move to Liverpool.
May 28, 23:14
England's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Frank Lampard to captain England
Frank Lampard will captain England against the Republic of Ireland tomorrow evening at Wembley.
May 28, 16:33
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Ian Wright: 'Wayne Rooney should enjoy England freedom'
Ex-England striker Ian Wright urges Wayne Rooney to forget speculation over his future and enjoy playing for the Three Lions this week.
May 28, 05:55
Republic of Ireland's coach Giovanni Trapattoni during his team's World Cup qualifier with Sweden on March 22, 2013
Roy Hodgson defends "outstanding" Giovanni Trapattoni
England boss Roy Hodgson describes Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni as "outstanding" ahead of tomorrow night's friendly at Wembley.
May 28, 03:55
England manager Roy Hodgson before his side's match against San Marino on March 22, 2013
FA warns fans over offensive chants
The FA will send out an email warning fans against participating in offensive chants during Wednesday's friendly against Republic of Ireland.
May 27, 22:27
Kyle Walker
Kyle Walker out of England squad
An injury forces Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker to pull out of the England squad for the upcoming matches against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
May 27, 16:08
Roy Hodgson watches on
Roy Hodgson urges England fans to respect Republic of Ireland
Roy Hodgson hopes that England's fans do not chant religiously or politically against Republic of Ireland.
May 23, 14:50
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154


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